Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) (Municipal Grant Program - MGP)
STEAP provides state bond-funded grants for capital projects in public safety, emergency management, or telecommunications infrastructure to eligible small Connecticut towns.
Funder: Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: State bond-funded grants for capital projects; typical award size and duration vary by project and annual appropriation.
Summary: Supports capital projects in public safety, emergency management, or telecommunications for eligible small Connecticut towns through state bond grants.
Key Information: Capital expenditures only—operational or programmatic costs are not eligible.
Description
The Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), administered through Connecticut's Municipal Grant Program (MGP) when assigned to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), offers state bond-funded grants to eligible small towns in Connecticut. The program funds capital projects that enhance public safety, emergency management, or telecommunications infrastructure. STEAP aims to support community improvement and economic development in towns with populations under 30,000 that do not qualify as urban or economically distressed under the Urban Act Grants Program. Only capital expenditures—such as construction, infrastructure, equipment, and related improvements—are eligible for funding; operational or recurring costs are strictly excluded.
